Stitch types

Modern sewing machines offer a variety of different stitches. Here is an overview of the most common stitch types.

  • Straight stitch: Standard stitch for most sewing work. Creates a straight line and is ideal for simple seams. This type of stitch is also often used for hemming. The stitch length should be set depending on the fabric: A short stitch length should be selected for light and thin fabrics, a medium length for normal thickness fabrics and long stitches for thick and firm fabrics.
  • Backtacking: Used to secure a seam at the beginning and end, preventing the seam from coming undone. It can usually be recognized on the sewing machine by this symbol: ↷
  • Basting stitch: Similar to the straight stitch, but longer in the stitch and only temporary, i.e. only for fixing the fabric for a short time or if you want to gather the fabric. The sewing machine should be set to the longest stitch length.
  • Zigzag stitch: This is mainly used when sewing elastic fabrics. Prevents the seam from tearing when the fabric stretches. Can also be used for neatening fabric edges (if you do not have an overlock machine) or for decoration, appliqués and buttons.
  • Buttonhole: Depending on the sewing machine, there is also a setting for buttonholes in four steps or an automatic buttonhole function. The machine operating instructions explain the exact procedure.

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